Freeport-McMoRan

Freeport-McMoRan is a prominent international metals mining company based in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 1912, it specializes in copper mining and aims to be the leading global producer of this essential metal. The company also mines significant quantities of gold and molybdenum. Its operations include large, long-lived assets with substantial reserves, such as the Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia and major sites in North America and South America. The company operates large-scale mining and processing facilities, focusing on the extraction and refining of copper, gold, and molybdenum. Freeport-McMoRan emphasizes safety and health management in its operations, striving for continuous improvement in workforce safety and operational efficiency. With approximately 28,500 employees, the company reported revenues of about $25.5 billion and profits near $1.9 billion in the last fiscal year. It is publicly traded under the ticker symbol FCX and is recognized in various Fortune rankings.